Black Ops 6 "Update requires restart" error: Possible fixes and reasons 

The Black Ops 6 "Update requires restart" error has surfaced for numerous users, and players have been unable to play the brand-new experience on their desired platforms. This error is quite a common issue for most Call of Duty titles during their release and, as evident from the latest wave of reports, things appear to be the same for Black Ops 6 as well.

This article will provide players with a detailed brief on the possible causes for this error, and further provide a list of temporary fixes they can implement to combat it. To know more, read below.

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Possible fixes for Black Ops 6 "Update requires restart" error

The Black Ops 6 "Update requires restart" error has been a constant hindrance to many enthusiastic players. We have compiled a few solutions that we believe can help you bypass this problem:

1) Restart your PC

A simple and effective solution to bypass this error is to restart your computer. For the most part, a fresh boot-up will often bypass most Call of Duty issues, including the Black Ops 6 "Update requires restart" error. However, if it continues hindering your gameplay, you can try out the next solution.

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2) Verify the integrity of game files

Whether you're on a PC or on a console, you should definitely verify whether your game files are in good health. Due to network disruptions during the download process, players are often left with faulty and corrupted game files that spark up unexpected errors. We speculate that the Black Ops 6 "Update requires restart" error could also be one of them.

Verifying files on Steam (Image via Valve)

If you are on PC, here's a step-by-step guide to verifying your files both on Battle.net and Steam.

Steam

1. Launch Steam and log in.
2. Go to the game library and locate the Call of Duty HQ file.
3. Right-click on the game file and click on Properties.
4. Proceed to the Installed files section. Here, you will find a prompt to verify the integrity of your game files. Click on it to begin the verification process.

Battle.net

1. Launch the Battle.net desktop app and log in with your credentials.
2. Go to your game library and head to the Call of Duty HQ tab.
3. Click on the icon of the game you are trying to repair. You will find a cogwheel right beside the Play button.
4. Select the option for Scan and Repair.

Upon following these steps, the platform will begin the verification process on your desktop. All the files will be scanned and any that is deemed corrupt will automatically get deleted from your computer. The platform will subsequently replace that file by downloading a fresh, working copy of the same. This process should help you bypass the Black Ops 6 "Update requires restart" error.

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Possible causes of Black Ops 6 "Update requires restart" error

While there's no concrete information as to why this error seems to keep surfacing upon every game launch and update, we speculate that freshly downloaded or updated Call of Duty files seem to mess with those installed previously. As such, a quick verification, or even a reboot can fix this issue.

However, if the problem is on the server side, players must patiently wait for Activision to issue a hotfix to bypass the problem.

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That's all there is to know about the Black Ops 6 "Update requires restart" error. For more related news and guides, check these links below:

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